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... power supply cord set , make sure that which came bundled with the same type as opening or removing covers may present a risk of used batteries. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from children. Batteries may interfere with the performance of this product yourself, as that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls...
... power supply cord set , make sure that which came bundled with the same type as opening or removing covers may present a risk of used batteries. Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries. v Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from children. Batteries may interfere with the performance of this product yourself, as that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls...
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... started with setting up your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Your guides...
... started with setting up your computer can help you use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu. For instructions on the screen to complete the installation. xii First things first We would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides: First off To turn on AcerSystem User's Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Your guides...
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Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone (for selected models) 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista...
Windows keys 31 Hotkeys 32 Special keys 34 Ejecting the optical (CD or DVD) drive tray 35 Using a computer security lock 35 Audio 36 Adjusting the volume 36 Using Acer Bluetooth® VoIP Phone (for selected models) 37 Getting to know your VoIP phone 37 Package contents 37 Layout 37 LED indicators 38 Charging the phone 38 Connecting the phone to your notebook 39 Using the phone 41 Using the system utilities 42 Acer GridVista...
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... Editing Pictures 58 Slide Show settings 58 Video 59 Playing a video file 59 Snapshot 59 Editing video 59 Music 60 Make DVDs 60 Authoring CD/DVDs 60 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 62 62 Remote control (for selected models) 63 Remote control functions 64 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 65 VideoMagician 65 DV Wizard 65 DVDivine 65 Taking your notebook PC with you 66 Disconnecting from...
... Editing Pictures 58 Slide Show settings 58 Video 59 Playing a video file 59 Snapshot 59 Editing video 59 Music 60 Make DVDs 60 Authoring CD/DVDs 60 Acer Arcade Deluxe (for selected models) 62 62 Remote control (for selected models) 63 Remote control functions 64 Starting Acer Arcade Deluxe 65 VideoMagician 65 DV Wizard 65 DVDivine 65 Taking your notebook PC with you 66 Disconnecting from...
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... LCD panel ergonomic specifications 94 Index 95 Connectivity options 72 Fax/data modem 72 Built-in network feature 73 Fast Infrared (FIR) (for selected models) 73 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 74 IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) 74 PC Card slot 75 Installing memory 75 BIOS utility 76 Boot sequence 76 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 79 Burn backup disc 80 Restore and recovery 80 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error...
... LCD panel ergonomic specifications 94 Index 95 Connectivity options 72 Fax/data modem 72 Built-in network feature 73 Fast Infrared (FIR) (for selected models) 73 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 74 IEEE 1394 port (for selected models) 74 PC Card slot 75 Installing memory 75 BIOS utility 76 Boot sequence 76 Enable disk-to-disk recovery 77 Password 77 Using software 78 Playing DVD movies 78 Acer eRecovery Management 79 Create backup 79 Burn backup disc 80 Restore and recovery 80 Troubleshooting 81 Troubleshooting tips 81 Error...
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... makes it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management...
... makes it provides access to the following utilities: • Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. • Acer eSettings Management...
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... quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for configuring your power management options. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to save your new power plan. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change...
... quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for configuring your power management options. To edit a power plan: Editing a power plan allows you to save your new power plan. To switch between , edit, delete and restore power plans, as required. You can create, switch between power plans: 1 Select the power plan you wish to switch to edit 2 Adjust settings as described below. You can also turn on . 4 If necessary, change...
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...: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to choose an appropriate display setting.
...: If the restored resolution is not correct after disconnecting a projector, or you project your display settings using the hotkey: + . For projectors and external devices that is connected to the system. If autodetection hardware is implemented in the system and the external display supports it, your system display will be automatically switched out when an external display is not supported by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to choose an appropriate display setting.
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To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set , you can apply locks to any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. Make sure to remember or write down your system. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any kind of...
To use Acer eLock Management, the Empowering Technology password must be set , you can apply locks to any reboot necessary, and will remain after rebooting, until removed. Make sure to remember or write down your system. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD or Blu-ray drive devices. • Floppy Drive Devices - 3.5-inch floppy drives only. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives, and any kind of...
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... change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... change locations, networks or activities. Empowering Technology 13 Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in the Start menu Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
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...port USB 2.0 port 5-in-1 card reader PC Card slot Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. button 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item External display (VGA) port Description Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Only one Type II PC Card. 7 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO...
...port USB 2.0 port 5-in-1 card reader PC Card slot Enable the computer to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. button 18 Left view English # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item External display (VGA) port Description Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Only one Type II PC Card. 7 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO...
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... I/O port Software • PC Card slot (Type II) • 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • Three USB 2.0 ports • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Acer Empowering Technology • Acer eNet Management • Acer...
... I/O port Software • PC Card slot (Type II) • 5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) • Three USB 2.0 ports • External display (VGA) port • S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port • Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support • Microphone-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter • Acer Empowering Technology • Acer eNet Management • Acer...
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... is in a letters on and off Number keys on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Use this mode when you can toggle on embedded keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in numeric mode. normal manner.
... is in a letters on and off Number keys on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. Use this mode when you can toggle on embedded keypad. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in numeric mode. normal manner.
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... page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. See "Acer Empowering...
... page 1. Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. English 32 Hotkeys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to save power. Launches Acer ePower Management in the hotkey combination. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in Acer Empowering Technology. Launches Acer eSettings in Sleep mode. See "Acer Empowering...
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... in "pair-link mode". The phone beeps, and the connection/pairing and charge/power LEDs flash alternately. 3. Right-click the Acer VCM icon on . 2. from the list, then click Connect. Click the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone from the pop-up menu. Eject the phone from the PC Card slot, if necessary, then press the phone power button for three seconds to your notebook: 1. To connect the phone to "Default Use".
... in "pair-link mode". The phone beeps, and the connection/pairing and charge/power LEDs flash alternately. 3. Right-click the Acer VCM icon on . 2. from the list, then click Connect. Click the Acer Bluetooth VoIP Phone from the pop-up menu. Eject the phone from the PC Card slot, if necessary, then press the phone power button for three seconds to your notebook: 1. To connect the phone to "Default Use".
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...-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the appropriate resolution. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Press any key to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
...-system) disk in Sleep mode. Press the display toggle hotkey + to toggle the display back to power the computer. Remove or replace it may arise during the use of your Windows desktop and select Properties to the appropriate resolution. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to restart the system. Press any key to an external monitor. Press + (increase) to adjust the brightness level. • The display device might...
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... low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. English 46 No audio is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. I want to a USB port on the power. If...
... low. In Windows, look at the volume control icon on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the computer. English 46 No audio is enabled. • Make sure both devices (for file transfers) or you have an eject hole.) The keyboard does not respond. I want to a USB port on the power. If...
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... turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on first booting your notebook, that the printer cable is connected securely to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note: To activate...
... turn on the system will be the only option for future recovery operations. Before performing a restore operation, please check the BIOS settings. 1 Check to see if Acer disk-to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on first booting your notebook, that the printer cable is connected securely to -disk recovery is enabled or not. 2 Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled. 3 Exit the BIOS utility and save changes. Note: To activate...
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... of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start then click on Shut Down. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting room. then press and release the power button. Disconnecting from the AC adapter...
... of Sleep mode, open files. 2 Remove any media, floppy disks or compact disks from the drive(s). 3 Shut down the computer: Click on Start then click on Shut Down. Or: You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go within short distances, for example, from your office desk to a meeting room. then press and release the power button. Disconnecting from the AC adapter...
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... created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from . You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to you from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...
... created CD/DVD or reinstall applications and drivers. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to restore or recover the system from a factory default image, from a user created image, or from . You can also reinstall applications and drivers for your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to you from the Empowering Technology toolbar to start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Burn Disc button...